Pocomoke After School

YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE CHESAPEAKE INC•Pocomoke City, MD

7d•$15 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

The person selected for this position will be responsible for providing an appropriately safe, caring and enriching environment for the children enrolled in the YMCA After-School programs. Counselors are responsible for conducting themselves in an appropriate manner, setting an example for children, parents and coworkers by reflecting the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Counselors are responsible for complying with all standards set by the MD Office of Childcare and will assist in ensuring that staff adheres to all YMCA Childcare Policies and Procedures.

Responsibilities

Attend monthly staff meetings
Work in a team environment and encourage open communication regarding concerns/issues with children, parents or co-workers.
Communicate with the Site Director daily
Initiate and maintain positive relationships with school staff including principal, secretaries, custodial staff and teachers of key importance to the after school programs
Keep a consistent headcount on all children present at site, communicate changes with all other staff
Assist in maintaining clean-up schedules including janitorial duties necessary to maintain the cleanliness of the school facility and YMCA bus
Maintain accurate documentation of attendance, absences and emergency information on each child
Comply with all emergency procedures appropriate to the site and in conformity with procedures adopted by emergency service authorities to ensure the safety of the children and staff
Maintain all supplies, equipment and materials; inform the Program Director when new/additional supplies are needed
Ensure that all staff and children are respectful of YMCA property
Consistently demonstrate positive interaction with all children; talk to them and treat them with dignity and respect
Consistently demonstrate positive discipline; teach and redirect rather than scolding or reprimanding them; firmly and consistently enforce the rules; ensure that the punishment fits the crime
Express clear expectations and hold children accountable for adhering to them
Help children to develop a positive self-esteem and sense of self-worth
Consistently demonstrate and reinforce the values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility
Positively ID parents before releasing children (picture ID necessary until you can personally identify them)
Introduce yourself to parents and communicate with them regularly regarding program information: schedule changes, permission slips
Communicate on a daily basis regarding the behavior of their children positive and negative (make sure to have parents review and sign corrective behavior reports)
Encourage parents to participate or volunteer in special events or on field trips
Express appreciation for their interest in their child(s) participation in the program